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J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES NAMES CO-OWNER CYNTHIA LOHR CHIEF BRAND OFFICER

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Lohr Vineyards & Wines. Lohr Vineyards & Wines today announced the advancement of second-generation Co-owner and Trade and Brand Advocate Cynthia Lohr to the position of chief brand officer (CBO), reporting to Founder Jerry Lohr. Lohr VP marketing in 2009, Lohr shifted roles to trade and brand advocate in 2016 to focus on high-impact, strategic industry relations with trade, partners, and consumers – with brand excellence always at the forefront.

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3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards

A Wine Story

Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Secrets of Gamble Family Vineyards. Gamble Family Vineyards is exceptional. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. So during my lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards, I was able to understand the three secrets that really made Gamble Family winery stand out. This would become the Family Home Vineyard and foundation for the family’s entrance into the wine business. – Winery Vineyards.

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3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards

A Wine Story

Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. 3 Powerful Secrets: Gamble Family Vineyards. The family;s Gamble Vineyards are among the best in the valley. Lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards. So during my lunch with Tom Gamble of Gamble Family Vineyards, I was able to understand the three secrets that really made Gamble Family Winery out. This would become the Family Home Vineyard and foundation for the family’s entrance into the wine business.

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Votto Vines

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Photo credit: Penny Weiss Votto Vines is a family-owned and operated business founded in 2009 and headquartered in Connecticut. They manage over 500 hectares of vineyards with an eye on sustainability, research, and quality.

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??Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: Sokol-Blosser

A Wine Story

Blosser spoke at length about growing up in the 1970s on an isolated vineyard. Sokol Blosser Winery is a participant in the Carbon Reduction Challenge, an initiative begun by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski in 2009 as the Carbon Neutral Challenge.

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WINTER WEIGHT WINES

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2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. 2009 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto Italy $130. Sleeping Giant.jpg. Author(s): Catherine Fallis.

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A Taste of Bertani Wines

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Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Bertani has over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most ideal areas of Verona province. The map below illustrates the territories where their vineyards are.

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Passion, Dedication & Sparkling Wine!

The Wine Knitter

However, it is not only the impressive wines; it is the man behind the wines and the particular region of Italy where his vineyards are located. His ancestors owned vineyards and farmland inland in the hills of Reggio Calabria.

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WINTER WEIGHT WINES

Planet Grape

2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey California $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County California $60. 2009 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto Italy $130. blog | January 9, 2020 – 2:08pm | By Catherine Fallis.

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A Celebration Of Women In Wine

The Wine Knitter

She was voted Woman Winemaker of the Year in 2009, and in 2017 she was listed in the world’s top 10 most “Innovative Women in Food & Drink by Fortune’s Food & Wine. March 1st began “Women’s History Month.”

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Ribera del Duero Red Wine

A Wine Story

In contrast: Ribera del Duero red wine vineyards are at a much higher elevation, giving the wines higher, more refreshing acidity. To take advantage of their high elevation vineyards and special terroir, they have been lavish with the use of new French oak. Ribera del Duero Red Wine.

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A Taste Of Southern Italy

The Wine Knitter

I miss the excitement of exploring new places, tasting local cuisine, and sipping wine while walking through the vineyards. This wine is 100% Vermentino sourced from the Marrubiu vineyards, where vines were planted in 1978. Many of us are longing to travel again.

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Warmer Temperatures Could Mean More Grapes for Midwest Winemakers — but Also More Bad Weather

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In the years that followed, she worked at vineyards Left Foot Charley, Bowers Harbor, and Brengman Brothers, doing all aspects of the business, from the tasting room, to selling, to growing. Swarms of the invasive insect have already decimated vineyards in Pennsylvania and Delaware. “It

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Champagne Lanson

A Wine Story

Inspired by nature, Lanson Champagne has created Le Green Label Organic from a single vineyard located in the villages of Verneuil & Vandières. Lanson Le Vintage 2009. Champagne Lanson. Have you tried Lanson Champagne?

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The Charm Of Côtes de Bordeaux

The Wine Knitter

Some of the oldest wine areas in Bordeaux exist in this rural region with its gently rolling hills and fields of endless vineyards. Bordeaux has approximately 111,200 hectares of vineyards and is France’s largest AOC.

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Sparkling Wines Of Col Vetoraz

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In 2009, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG certification was issued. Vineyards have great sun exposure and benefit from the altitude and broad differences between day and night temperatures. This wine is a lovely blend of grapes selected from five vineyards. foto 4.JPG.

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The Magic of Mirabella Sparkling Wines

The Wine Knitter

A beautiful dance takes place between the cool air that descends from the Alps and is then captured by Lake Iseo allowing just the right amount of warmth to spread over the vineyards for the grapes to ripen and reach proper sugar levels.

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Day 761 A Taste of Bertani Wines

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Their drive for quality and continuous improvement in the vineyards and winery were passed on from generation to generation. Bertani has over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most ideal areas of Verona province. The map below illustrates the territories where their vineyards are. Map courtesy of Bertani Soave Vintage Edition DOC 2016 This wine is made with 100% Garganega grapes harvested from vineyards in the Soave hills.

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Beautiful Gems Of Fontanafredda

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In 1866, the king bought the first vineyard of Barolo and by 1870 winemaking began in the cellars of Fontanafredda using the indigenous grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo. It wasn’t until 2009 that Fontanafredda was sold to Piedmont native, Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo Filangieri.

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A Glass Of Red Wine, Please!

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250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. In 2009, Piedmont native Oscar Farinetti bought Fontanafredda and with this new ownership, sustainability became a special focus. 20200706_101015.jpg. Author(s): Penny Weiss.

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10 BEST WINES TO COMPLEMENT WINTER DISHES

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2015 McIntyre Merlot Kimberly Vineyard Arroyo Seco Monterey, California, $25. 2017 Merisi Petite Sirah Diener Vineyard Lake County, California, $60. 2009 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Veneto, Italy, $130. Food and Wine. Catherine Fallis. Sun Jan 19.

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Sparkling Wines Of Col Vetoraz

The Wine Knitter

In 2009, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG certification was issued. Vineyards have great sun exposure and benefit from the altitude and broad differences between day and night temperatures.

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Beautiful Gems of Fontanafredda

The Wine Knitter

In 1866, the king bought the first vineyard of Barolo and by 1870 winemaking began in the cellars of Fontanafredda using the indigenous grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo. It wasn’t until 2009 that Fontanafredda was sold to Piedmont native, Oscar Farinetti and Luca Baffigo Filangieri.

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A Glass Of Red Wine, Please!

The Wine Knitter

250 acres of vineyards spread throughout Serralunga d’Alba, which is a cru site of Barolo. In 2009, Piedmont native Oscar Farinetti bought Fontanafredda and with this new ownership, sustainability became a special focus.

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Wine and Spirits Educational Trust

A Wine Story

This starts with viticulture to ensure that the student knows how and why good quality vineyards are so important. Many of the students in that class would continue on with me all the way to the WSET Diploma, which I attained in 2009. wine and spirits educational trust.